An exciting opportunity for Billing & Credit Controller position has just become available at Melbourne Airport which has great culture and a supportive environment!
The position of Billing & Credit Controller is primarily accountable for the accurate and timely management of Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne’s (APAM’s) aged trial balance debtor processing, reconciling accounts monthly, reporting on and managing delinquent accounts and coordinating and processing billing across multiple departments.
The role is also responsible for building relationships with debtor customers, particularly larger material accounts, to minimise payment issues, ensure clear understanding and provide timely statements and communication to drive timely payments.
With the aviation and travel sector booming in 2023, on top of major projects that will underpin the future growth and development of Melbourne Airport and Victoria as a whole, now is a very exciting time to join!
Key responsibilities:
The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
* Collect, receipt and accurately enter all debtor payments from multiple revenue streams.
* Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expenses, receipts).
* Reconcile all debtors' ledgers to the GL system in communication with the Senior Financial Accountant.
* Compile data and prepare a variety of reports as required.
* Ensure the reconciliation process is completed to meet month-end timelines and report delinquent accounts monthly.
* Proactively manage overdue accounts and follow up on all overdue accounts.
* Report on all accounts in 60 and 90 days and escalate debtor issues to Senior Financial Accountant.
* Recommend actions to resolve discrepancies and investigate any questionable data.
* Assist the Treasury and Cash Management Analyst by reporting any potential or actual material bad debts or late payments to assist in cash flow management and forecasting.
* Develop, review, document and maintain relevant accounts receivable procedures and ensure they are communicated with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
* Attend to emails from internal staff and external customers on a daily basis.
* Ensure all accounts receivable tasks are completed to meet the finance month end schedule.
The successful candidate will have:
* High level of experience working in a large corporate accounts receivable / finance environment.
* Proven ability to be efficient and accurate in meeting month-end timelines, with strong organisational and time management skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
* Naturally proactive and adaptable, you will have the ability to build customer relationships and problem solve.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
About the Company:
Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.
APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.
Culture and Values:
By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.
Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.
Benefits:
* Access to airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
* Hybrid flexible working arrangements
* Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
* Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
* Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
* Mental health and well-being initiatives
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Career and professional development
* Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
* Signature Experiences including an airfield family day, and kids’ footy day
* Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)
APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.
APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.